White Papers

In the world of electric utilities, privately owned communication networks remain the vehicle of choice for interconnecting assets in the Field Area Network (FAN). Public wireless technologies, such as cellular on the other hand, are not as widely used.

In the world of electric utilities, privately owned communication networks remain the vehicle of choice for interconnecting assets in the Field Area Network (FAN). Public wireless technologies, such as cellular on the other hand, are not as widely used....More

Porcelain insulators have proven to be unsuitable for insulated conductor applications, simply because the difference in dielectric constants between porcelain and polyethylene will eventually lead to electrical erosion of the polyethylene cable insulation. To solve this problem, electrical engineers are now considering insulators manufactured from high-density polyethylene that is compatible with polyethylene-insulated wire.
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A pre-crisis plan is critical to minimize interruption to your operations in the event of an electrical emergency. Although there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, this whitepaper outlines the most critical aspects of disaster planning and recovery to help lessen the impact of electrical system failure.
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At its most basic, electrical power cable is thought to be a conductor, insulation and an overall jacket or shield. Yet cable engineering is a complex process that involves both electrical and mechanical engineering and other sciences such as physics, chemistry and metallurgy. Because of the rigor and...More

In recent years, increasingly volatile weather has significantly impacted utility operations and their bottom line. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, thunderstorms, hurricanes, and blizzards have accounted for 58% of all outages since 2002, with aging infrastructure exacerbating the problem. Being weather ready means getting out of reaction mode when it comes to severe weather....More

Industrial and commercial operations are faced with mitigating arc flash incidents associated with low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers, while also meeting government/industry electrical safety regulations. Facilities seeking to improve safety during circuit breaker operation are turning to automated remote racking systems as an alternative to manually racking breakers, and to reduce the requirement for service personnel to wear a full-body arc flash hazard suit for protection....More

Infrared (IR) thermal imaging (thermography) is an effective troubleshooting tool, but many electricians who use IR cameras to spot overheated wires, connections and components may not be knowledgeable about the full range of causes that can cause such overheating, in particular issues of power quality and harmonics....More

TSTM Incorporated, a provider of safe, robust low-voltage metering solutions, announces introduction of the TSTM FlexPackTM System, the next generation in precision power management for metering applications:...More